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A recent photo of the Abbey Stadium Photo: Jonny Whitworth

North Swindon MP issues update on delayed Abbey Stadium work
NORTH Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has issued a statement to frustrated speedway fans after building work on the Abbey Stadium in Blunsdon continues to be delayed.

Robins fans gather to demand answers on lack of Abbey Stadium building work

Speedway fans fear for future as building work on new stadium stalls

Swindon Robins' Abbey Stadium with part of the renovation work completed Photo: Jonny Whitworth

SPEEDWAY Robins fans bid to secure answers on lack of Abbey building work

Lee Kilby receives the chequered flag from Alun Rossiter after finishing his 72 mile walk for charity back in 2018 Photo: Dave Evans

SPEEDWAY Kilby 'really positive' Robins will return despite building work appearing to halt

OBITUARY Fond farewell to the 'Bald Eagle' as icon of Swindon sport dies at 77

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Adam Ellis puts on the 70th anniversary tabbard.

SPEEDWAY Ex-Robins man Ellis returns to Brummies

The Don Rogers Stand full during the match between Swindon Town and Rochdale at The County Ground Stadium , Swindon, England on Saturday the 16th of October 2021. The EFL League Two, Photo by Rob Noyes..

LETTERS County Ground sale cash must be spent on developing another sports facility

Swindon Robins v Somerset Rebels Pic Dave Evans.Jason Doyle, a former favourite returns to the Abbey.

SPEEDWAY Ex-Robins man Doyle joins Woffinden in confirmed line-up for UK season opener

SPEEDWAY Swindon-raised Crump to take charge of Cheetahs

Swindon Robins owner Terry Russell (left) alongside long-serving track staff member Rod Ford Photo: Swindon Robins

SPEEDWAY Robins honour retiring track staff Russell and Ford as pair announce retirement

Ex-Robins skipper Doyle set to sign for Witches in 2022

SPEEDWAY Ex-Robins skipper Doyle set to sign for Witches in 2022

Work only started at the Abbey Stadium in September and is expected to last well into next year Photo: Dave Cox

SPEEDWAY Robins announce club will miss second season in a row due to delayed stadium work

Swindon Robins team manager Alun Rossiter says the plan is to return to competitive action in 2022 Photo: Dave Evans

SPEEDWAY Rossiter says Robins unsure on whether Abbey Stadium will be ready in time for 2022

Work starts at Abbey Stadium

Work starts on new speedway stadium (at last)

Robins asset Ellis crowned British Champion

SPEEDWAY Robins asset Ellis crowned British Champion

Swindon Robins team manager Alun Rossiter has not long recovered from a mild bout of Covid-19 Photo: Dave Evans

SPEEDWAY Rossiter urges caution after revealing recovery from mild Covid battle

Rossiter delighted with Robins pair's 'exceptional' success

SPEEDWAY Rossiter delighted with Robins pair's 'exceptional' success

Swindon Robins team manager Alun Rossiter has seen a couple of his side’s assets achieve success recently Photo: Les Aubrey

SPEEDWAY Rossiter delighted with Robins pair's 'exceptional' success

Former Swindon Robins skipper Jason Doyle added to his sparkling list of individual accolades in Poland at the weekend Photo: Dave Evans

SPEEDWAY Robins favourite Doyle wins individual Ekstraliga title

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Adam Ellis puts on the 70th anniversary tabbard.

SPEEDWAY Former Robins star Ellis one step away from 2022 SGP series

Swindon Robins v Wolves Pic Dave Evans 18/7/2019.Lee Kilby, in charge for the night.

SPEEDWAY Ex-Robins riders already looking forward to Abbey Stadium return in 2022

Troy Batchelor in action for Leicester Lions speedway Photo: Steve Dixon

SPEEDWAY: Batchelor and Ellis shine in Tigers loss

SPEEDWAY: Rowe helps GB into medals at U19 pairs event

SPEEDWAY: Rowe helps GB into medals at U19 pairs event

Swindon Robins rider Jordan Stewart

SPEEDWAY: Ex-Robin Stewart in horror crash for Bears

Fraser Rogers during the third British Superbikes National Superstock testing session at Oulton Park Photo: Campix Photography

MOTORSPORT: Third test sees Rogers pick up P2 once again

Fraser Rogers (89) and teammate Ben Luxton in action for their IN Competition team Photo: Campix Photography

MOTORSPORT: Rogers makes impressive start in first round of BSB testing

Ben Luxton and Fraser Rogers of the IN Competition team for Asprilia Racing Photo: Campix Photography

MOTORSPORT: Rogers says IN Competition move feels like he has "come home"

Swindon Robins co-promoters Lee Kilby and Alun Rossiter hoist the club’s trophies aloft at the County Ground Photo: Dave Evans

SPEEDWAY: Eagles opportunity was a game changer for downbeat Kilby

Troy Batchelor in action for Leicester Lions speedway Photo: Steve Dixon

SPEEDWAY: Batchelor reveals Abbey Stadium racing dream

Swindon Robins 2010 Pics Dave Evans 11.03.10.Leigh Adams.

SPEEDWAY: Adams hopes to see Robins return ‘bigger and better’

Swindon Robins v Belle Vue Pic Dave Evans.Robins' boss Alun Rossiter.

SPEEDWAY: Rossiter backs ‘Rising Stars’ scheme

Swindon Robins v Rye House Pic Dave Evans.Alun Rossiter and Nick Morris in confident mood.

Speedway: Rossiter offers to help Morris and predicts a very good season for the Australian

Sedgmen hopeful 'one of the biggest teams in world speedway' will be back next year

Sedgmen hopeful 'one of the biggest teams in world speedway' will be back next year

British Speedway Final 2018, June 11, 2018 - Swindon Robins' Adam Ellis - Picture: Les Aubrey

Speedway: Ellis feared he would not get UK ride in 2021

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Boss Alun Rossiter.

Speedway: Rossiter admits to feeling envious of Premiership rivals ahead of season start

Swindon Robins v Wolves Pic Dave Evans 17.5.18.Lee Kilby arrives at The Abbey after his 72 mile walk..

Speedway: Kilby joins Eagles for upcoming campaign

Swindon Robins v Wolves Pic Dave Evans 17.5.18.Alun Rossiter and Troy Batchelor welcome back Lee Kilby following his walk..

Speedway: Kilby backs rising stars scheme

Malmesbury racer Louis Harvey in action during round two of the British Junior Karting Championships Photo: Chris Walker

Karting: Harvey signs for British senior champions

Swindon Robins co-promoters Lee Kilby and Alun Rossiter hoist the club's trophies aloft at the County Ground Photo: Dave Evans

Speedway: Support for Robins’ decision means a lot to us - Kilby

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Troy Batchelor sports Robins' 70th anniversary bib.

Speedway: Batchelor planning on “long holiday” in Sheffield

Chairman Terry Russell and Steve Parks discuss the latest track work. PICTURE: Les Aubrey

SPEEDWAY Park says new stadium is "good news" despite Robins missing 2021 season

Swindon Robins v Belle Vue Pic Dave Evans.The Premiership Supporters' Cup on parade.

British speedway bosses say Robins' absence is "a big blow"

The Abbey Stadium - pictured above in 2009 - is set to undergo significant building work this year Photo: Dave Evans

Speedway: Robins withdraw from 2021 season due to Covid and Abbey renovation

Swindon Robins v Wolves Pic Dave Evans 18/7/2019.Lee Kilby, in charge for the night.

Speedway: I’ve missed speedway more than ever - Kilby

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Boss Alun Rossiter.

Speedway: Rosco confident racing will return in 2021

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Boss Alun Rossiter.

Speedway: Rosco confident racing will return in 2021

Swindon Robins rider Jordan Stewart hopes he is still able to make his debut for the club when the 2021 season gets underway in the spring

Speedway: Stewart hopes Robins dream is still alive

Swindon Robins’ press day pic dave evans 15.03.18.Robins’ chairman Terry Russell..

Club lucky to have perfect owner says Robins legend

Swindon Robins boss Alun Rossiter admitted the club should never have let Jason Doyle depart back in 2018 and says the Abbey outfit want Doyle again this season Photo: Dave Evans

Rosco: Doyle can win second world title

Swindon Robins v Ipswich Pic Dave Evans 26/8/2019.Adam Ellis puts on the 70th anniversary tabbard.

Speedway: Ellis steps up recovery after back surgery

Swindon Robins v King's Lynn Pic Dave Evans 27/06/19.Ellis Perks waiting for tapes up..

Speedway: Perks makes tough decision to leave Swindon Robins

Swindon Robins v King's Lynn Pic Dave Evans..Rasmus Jensen, Troy Batchelor and Jason Doyle prepare to do battle..

SPEEDWAY: Doyle will ignore new Polish rule in order to return to Robins

Swindon Robins v King's Lynn Pic Dave Evans.Troy Batchelor in the pits..

SPEEDWAY: Absence of Robins has been big miss for Batchelor

Swindon Robins v Somerset Rebels Pic Dave Evans.Jason Doyle, a former favourite returns to the Abbey.

SPEEDWAY: Doyle scoops third consecutive Peter Craven